Rugby Championship: The Breakdown – Foster backs 'hurting' All Blacks to bounce back
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster has backed his New Zealand team to banish their home blues in Saturday's Rugby Championship tussle with Argentina at Waikato Stadium. The All Blacks have lost their last three...
Beauden Barrett & Brodie Retallick return for second Los Pumas clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have announced the match-day 23 for the second Test against Argentina at FMG Stadium in Hamilton. The run-on side is again unchanged,...
Latest World Rankings: Australia, England and Argentina climb
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWins for Australia and Argentina in round three of the Rugby Championship has resulted in World Ranking climbs for Los Pumas and the Wallabies. Dave Rennie maintained his unbeaten...
Foster backs captain Cane after historic defeat to Pumas
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySam Cane was withdrawn by Ian Foster after gifting Argentina three points, but the All Black head coach is standing by his captain. Ian Foster backed captain Sam Cane but knows...
Cheika lauds Scott Robertson, takes aim at Foster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLos Pumas boss Michael Cheika has tipped his hat to Scott Robertson regarding the huge improvement of Pablo Matera since joining the Crusaders. Yesterday, the Argentina pulled off a maiden...
Foster says All Blacks are on 'tough learning curve' after historic Pumas defeat
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster says New Zealand are "hurting" and on "a tough learning curve" after they were beaten at home by Argentina for the first time in Christchurch on Saturday. The All Blacks had halted...
Foster backs captain Cane after historic defeat to Pumas
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster backed captain Sam Cane but knows New Zealand are "under the spotlight" after they suffered a historic Rugby Championship defeat to Argentina on Saturday. The Pumas moved to the top...
Pumas claim historic first away win over struggling All Blacks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks slumped to a first home loss to Argentina, who now improbably lead the Rugby Championship standings. Argentina claimed their first away victory over New Zealand...
The Breakdown: All Blacks out to protect perfect home record against Pumas
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand have won all 15 of their past home matches against Argentina on home soil, but the Pumas are on a high after beating Australia. Ian Foster was declared safe in his job...
Foster and Rennie share thoughts on Kerr-Barlow & the Wallabies
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Black boss Ian Foster has revealed he has mixed emotions regarding the prospect of Tawera Kerr-Barlow turning out for the Wallabies. Foster has been significantly involved in the 32...
